A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n

Goal 8: Individuals who are deaf-blind will become independent and function as full and productive members of their local community.

Objective 1 of 2: ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND RECEIVE THE SPECIALIZED SERVICES AND TRAINING THEY NEED TO BECOME AS INDEPENDENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE.

Indicator 8.1.1 of 2: Services to consumers at headquarters: The training program at headquarters will maintain or increase the number of adult consumers and high school students served, the percentage of consumers who complete training and are placed in employment settings, and the percentage of consumers who complete training and return to less restrictive living situations.

Targets and Performance Data

Assessment of Progress

Sources and Data Quality

Number of adult consumers, high school students and percentage of consumers

Year

Actual Performance

Performance Targets

Adult consumers

High School Students

% Placed

% Placed in Less Restricting Settings

Adult consumers

High School Students

% Placed

% Placed in Less Restricting Settings

1999

75

16

45

49

85

12

38

25

2000

82

15

52

59

90

12

45

49

2001

87

13

38

64

90

12

45

59

2002

90

12

45

59

Status: Target not met.
In FY 2001, the percentage of students with a vocational goal who completed training and were placed in less restrictive setting was well below target. The number of adult students served was below target. The number of high school students exceeded target. Students returning to less restrictive settings include individuals returning to prior living situations, having achieved greater independence, and needed community supports.

Explanation: The figures will fluctuate based on numerous factors, but the targets of 90 adults and 12 high school students is based on historical trends and HKNC believes they represent reasonable targets.

Frequency: Annually.Collection Period: 2002.Validated By: On-Site Monitoring By ED.
Final transition plans on each client will include the employment and living situations each client will be entering upon completion of training.

Limitations: Data are based upon self-reported data from the grantee and are not independently verified. A follow-up survey was developed but budgetary limitations prevented it implementation. HKNC will conduct a limited survey using selected RSA regions.

Indicator 8.1.2 of 2: Clients improve functionally: Participants in the core training program at headquarters will increase their skills and abilities in areas such as vocational services, communication, orientation and mobility, and independent living. The target will be established upon receipt of baseline data. The target for 2001 is an 85 percent success rate in achieving training goals.

Limitations: Data are based upon self-reported data from the grantee and are not independently verified.

Objective 2 of 2: ENSURE THAT DEAF-BLIND CONSUMERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS RECEIVE THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO FUNCTION MORE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE HOME COMMUNITY.

Indicator 8.2.1 of 1: Regional services to consumers and families: Helen Keller National Center will maintain or increase the number of consumers and family members served through its regional offices.

Targets and Performance Data

Assessment of Progress

Sources and Data Quality

Number served through Helen Keller National Center

Year

Actual Performance

Performance Targets

Consumers

Families

Organizations

Consumers

Families

Organizations

1999

1,336

368

976

1,250

400

2000

1,340

461

995

1,300

400

950

2001

1,727

484

913

1,400

425

1,000

2002

1,500

400

1,050

Status: Target met.
In 2001, the regional offices served more consumers and families than were targeted. The 913 agencies/organizations served represented a decrease of 82.

Explanation: The number of consumers and families served fluctuates from year to year. In establishing the targets, trend data were used from prior years.

Limitations: Client case summary reports do not measure the level of service provided or impact of the services on the lives of the consumers and family members. There are no improvements planned at this time.